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06/17/2021 — Atlanta, Georgia — Chaka Zulu, Co-CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace Records and Ebony Son Entertainment Inc., makes remarks during the inaugural induction ceremony for the Black Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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UPDATE: Ludacris' manager survives deadly shooting in Buckhead parking lot10h ago

062722 Rockmart, Ga..: A memorial is shown at the home of where three children died on Woodwind Drive, Friday in Paulding County, Monday, June 27, 2022, in Rockmart, Ga.. The mother of the children, Darlene Brister, 40, is charged with two counts of malice murder following the deaths. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Family grieves as mom arrested in children’s stabbing deaths

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Body bags lie at the scene where a tractor trailer with multiple dead bodies was discovered, Monday, June 27, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio

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Sidiki “Prince” Kebe, 21, was last seen Friday near the 3600 block of Highway 52.

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Search continues for missing 21-year-old last seen near Amicalola Falls State Park

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FILE - The Supreme Court is guarded at dusk, following the court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. The Supreme Court's sweeping rulings on guns and abortion were the latest and perhaps clearest manifestation of how the court has evolved over the past six years, a product of historical accident and Republican political brute force, from an institution that leaned right, but produced some notable liberal victories, to one with an aggressive, 6-3 conservative majority. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

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OPINION: Can Roe and Wade now be neighbors coming together?

Ga. anti-abortion law likely to remain on hold through next month

Federal appeals court has asked attorneys on both sides of challenge to Ga. anti-abortion law to file more documents in response to U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe

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New billboards decry antisemitism in metro Atlanta

Series of billboards around metro challenging viewers to fight antisemitism, in part response to incidents in school system

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Delta pilots union to picket in Atlanta and around the country

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1 dead, 1 in custody after dispute escalates to gunfire at Stonecrest gas station

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Newnan’s Justyn Reid drawn to Georgia Tech by Chip Long

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Mining company sues over Army Corps’ ruling on Okefenokee mine

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Colquitt County’s Kamal Bonner makes commitment to Georgia Tech

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1 dead in shooting outside Stone Mountain Popeye’s

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Snellville approves $14.69 million budget

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Nation & State

Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced in Epstein sex abuse case

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Ludacris' manager and 2 others shot, 1 fatally, in Georgia

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G7 leaders wrap up summit meant to bolster Ukraine support

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Deshaun Watson's legal team set to face off versus NFL

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NASA hopes New Zealand launch will pave way for moon landing

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Hong Kong confirms Chinese leader Xi's visit for anniversary

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Live updates | G-7 talks draw to close, NATO meet to begin

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Asian shares mostly higher after wobbly day on Wall Street

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Politics

Abortion rights activists gather at the Georgia State Capital Saturday, June 25, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

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Candidates for Georgia’s top lawyer job polar opposites on abortion13h ago

Ashleigh Irvin holds up a “keep abortion safe and legal” sign while standing under an umbrella on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Abortion-rights demonstrators gathered on the steps of The Capitol to protest in response to The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Georgia anti-abortion law likely to remain on hold through at least mid-July

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Erica Schulte (left) and Ansley Banks, (right) chant “my body, my choice” to drivers passing by the steps of The Capitol on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Inside City Hall: APD focused on ‘gangs, drugs and guns,’ not abortions

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SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - JUNE 10, 2022: Gubernatorial candidate Governor Brian P. Kemp speaks at the Georgia School Board Association Summer conference in Savannah. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

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The Jolt: Georgia moves to activate six-week abortion ban, Democrats vow to reverse it 20h ago

This combination of 2022 and 2021 photos shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, left, and gubernatorial Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. As Republicans nationwide gear up to attack Democrats with tough-on-crime platforms in the fall of 2022, Democrat Abrams is making guns a central focus of her race for governor, seeking to turn crime into a liability for incumbent Republican Kemp's reelection bid. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Kemp escalates attacks on Abrams’ public safety proposals

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051922 Norcross: Bottles of formula are shown on the shelves to be distributed at Helping Mamas Baby Supply Bank Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Norcross, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia Democrats blast Kemp over ‘heartbreaking’ baby formula shortage

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Abortion rights activists marched from the Georgia Capitol to Underground Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. The protest follows the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Abortion ruling could pose risks for Georgia Republicans

June 24, 2022 Atlanta - People march to protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in downtown Atlanta on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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In abortion ruling’s wake, Georgians remain divided, determined

June 25, 2022 Atlanta - Attendees walk in a conference room during National Right to Life’s 51st convention at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on Saturday, June 25, 2022.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Georgia activists in abortion debate turn focus to November elections

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A hot pink billboard on Briarcliff Road in Atlanta challenges viewers to fight antisemitism. It's one of 10 coming to the metro Atlanta area through the fall. (Miguel Martinez / Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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The Snellville city council recently approved a $13,063,295 Fiscal Year 2021 balanced budget. (Courtesy City of Snellville)

Snellville approves $14.69 million budget

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MARTA has proposed a bus rapid transit line along Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta. (Courtesy of MARTA)

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MARTA to take up bus rapid transit plan for Campbellton Road Thursday

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People walk through the ramp at the Voter Registration & Elections in Dekalb during the first day of early voting on Monday, June 13, 2022. Votes are underway in metro Atlanta for runoff races. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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DeKalb elections board certifies runoff results

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A new community engagement platform has been established online by Doraville city officials. (Courtesy of Doraville)

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The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections meets at the Assembly Hall of the Fulton County Government Center to certify the June general primary run-off election on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Fulton certifies June primary runoff election results

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061622 Lawrenceville, Ga.: WRAP program specialist Patrick Baez lays down in the tub and works on replacing an old tub faucet at the home of Randy Griffin Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Lawrenceville, Ga.. WRAP, or Water Resources Assistance Program, is part of Habitat for Humanity and offers free plumbing and septic system repairs for low-income homeowners using Covid relief funds. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Gwinnett, Habitat for Humanity use COVID money to fix home plumbing

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062222 Atlanta: Three-story townhomes are shown under construction in the Evins Walk development from Taylor Morrison on Live Oak Lane in DeKalb County Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Brookhaven, Ga.. The townhomes are priced in the mid $600k. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Property taxes throughout DeKalb set to rise amid inflation squeeze

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is the subject of the second episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Breakdown podcast. Willis is overseeing the investigation of former President Donald Trump and his allies. (Jenni Girtman / AJC file)

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Pamela Dixon paid more than $10,000 in protection money as gangs at Pulaski State Prison have threatened her daughter Mary Lewis, who is an inmate there. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Ossoff calls for FBI to investigate Pulaski State Prison

The Division of Family and Children Services is part of the Georgia Department of Human Services. JOSHUA SHARPE/joshua.sharpe@ajc.com

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Foster children housed in child welfare offices; officials work to end practice

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received a call from President Trump on Jan. 2, 2021, when Trump told him to "find" him 11,800 votes to overturn the election results. The AJC's ninth season of the "Breakdown" podcast explores what happened next and whether a crime was committed during the call. (Brynn Anderson / AP)

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“Ann,” a one-woman show (by Holland Taylor) featuring Clarinda Ross as former Texas governor Ann Richards, continues through July 3 at ART Station in Stone Mountain.
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The latest Illuminarium immersive experience is focused on "Space" including the moon landing, trips to the outer edges of the solar system and the constellations. RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com

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In celebration of Andrew Young's 90th birthday, the release of the book and opening of the exhibit of "The Many Lives of Andrew Young" took place at the Millennium Gate in Atlantic Station on Friday, March 11, 2022. Ernie Suggs, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote the book after hours of interviews and decades following the Ambassador's life and career. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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The AJC’s Ernie Suggs chronicles the rich life of Andrew Young in new book

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The Isley Brothers were one of the headliners at Atlanta's One MusicFest on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Isley Brothers’ career spans generations

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A dance performance takes place on the plaza stage at Camperdown, a mixed-use development with a big entertainment component in downtown Greenville, S.C. (Courtesy of Camperdown)

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Sports

Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins added his 12th 2023 prospect this month. Colquitt County safety Kamal Bonner publicly declared his intention to join the Yellow Jackets’ 2023 signing class. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Colquitt County’s Kamal Bonner makes commitment to Georgia Tech

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AJ Griffin, the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, and 51st overall pick Tyrese Martin are introduced by the team on Monday, June 27, 2021, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez / Miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Hawks welcome AJ Griffin, Tyrese Martin to Atlanta after NBA draft

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Tight end Justyn Reid was rated a two-star prospect by Rivals and unrated by recruiting-ranking services such as 247Sports and On3. Tech was his second scholarship offer, following Southeast Missouri State. (Daniel Varnado/ for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Newnan’s Justyn Reid drawn to Georgia Tech by Chip Long

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Atlanta United's Brooks Lennon (right) is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after suffering a knee injury before Saturday’s game at Toronto. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Injury to sideline Atlanta United’s Brooks Lennon 6-8 weeks

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Atlanta: Braves manager Brian Snitker, right, presents former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman his World Series Championship ring, who shows it off to the fans during his ring presentation ceremony as he returns to Atlanta with the Los Angles Dodgers at Truist Park on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Atlanta. The series marks Freeman's first games in Atlanta since the longtime Braves star signed with the Dodgers as a free agent in March. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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Bradley’s Buzz: The Braves lose a series but underscore a point

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Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario is hitting .300 after two rehab assignment games with Class AAA Gwinnett. (Branden Camp/For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Eddie Rosario has two hits in rehab assignment Sunday

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson strikes out to end the game in the 11th inning Sunday night against the Dodgers. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Braves Report podcast: Despite ending, Braves look good against contenders

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider delivers against the Los Angles Dodgers during the first inning in a MLB baseball game on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Before and after: How Braves’ Spencer Strider evolved after Tommy John surgery

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